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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,573.50 and 29,469

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,573.50 and 29,469 is: 63,979.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,573.50 : 29,469 = 29,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,573.50/29,469 = 29,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,573.50x = 29,469 × 29,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,573.50x = 868,421,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,421,961/13,573.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,979.22

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